🌄 Scenic Road Trip from Reading to Mt. Shasta

I designed this perfect nature loop from Reading to chase waterfalls and mountain vistas—with a slight detour drama! Here’s the itinerary and lessons learned: 🚗 Route: Reading → Burney Falls → McCloud Falls → Lake Siskiyou → Reading 📍 Stop 1: Burney Falls 🌊 "Niagara of the West"—a 129-foot cascade with turquoise plunge pools. Pro tip: Hike the 1.2-mile loop trail for all-angle views. 📍 Stop 2: McCloud Falls (Plot Twist!) Upper Falls Trail CLOSED (added 20min detour to Lower Falls). Silver lining: Lower Falls’ tiered cascades were still magical! 📍 Stop 3: Lake Siskiyou 💙 Mt. Shasta reflections at sunset—almost missed it due to the detour! Golden hour hack: Arrive by 7:30 PM in summer. 🌅 Mt. Shasta Bonus: Next morning, caught full mountain panoramas en route to Bend. 💡 Key Takeaways ✅ Check trail closures (McCloud’s Upper Falls is still under maintenance). ✅ Pack layers—Shasta’s temps swing from 15°C (day) to 5°C (night). ✅ Fuel up in Reading—last gas station before remote stretches! #NorCalRoadTrip #ShastaAdventures #EpicWaterfalls